Deduction of 5% TCSC in line with NCARs —NCAA DG

The revenue collection of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has received  a boost as one of the major Nigerian carriers, Arik Air has just joined the automation platform of the agency.

The platform is meant to deduct at source the 5% Ticket and Cargo Sales charges accruing to the NCAA.

Speaking at the presentation of the signed automation agreement at the NCAA headquarters, the Director General of NCAA, Captain Muktar Usman said the deduction was in line with the provision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations NCARs.

Muktar while congratulating Arik Air for being fully compliant with the regulations, said the automation system ensures transparency, urging other airlines yet to do so to urgently reconsider their decision.

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“Coming on the platform means transparency, more efficiency, less time spent on reconciliation. We want to use this opportunity to encourage others that are not fully in compliance to do so, we do not like to force people to come and do so. The 5% charges are meant to take care of five agencies, NCAA, NAMA, AIB, NCAT and NIMET. Of the five agencies, the Civil aviation Authority demands the 5% as its internally generated revenue and does not take money from the Federal Government”.

Responding, Arik Air Managing Director, Captain Roy IIegbodu said Arik Air was committed to associating with the future and believed that this was a step in the right direction saying: “One of the things I would like to say is that the team that worked with us was very supportive, they work through last year and this year, it is not an easy task, automation itself is complex. We will continue to do our utmost to support the growth of aviation in Nigeria”.